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COEX Aquarium

COEX Aquarium is a large-scale aquarium with 183 display tanks, 90 breeding tanks, and a total water capacity of 3,500 tons. Under the theme of 'A Fantastic Journey Through Water,' visitors can encounter approximately 40,000 aquatic creatures representing about 650 species across 16 themed zones. It is particularly home to the largest variety and number of sharks in the country. COEX Aquarium, a healing space with 20 rest areas and upper-open tanks, is a major tourist attraction in Seoul's Gangnam district that draws over 1 million domestic and international visitors annually...

COEX Aquarium is family-friendly with stroller access, lactation room, diaper-changing facilities, and multilingual support for children of all ages.

COEX Aquarium is a large-scale aquarium with 183 display tanks, 90 breeding tanks, and a total water capacity of 3,500 tons. Under the theme of 'A Fantastic Journey Through Water,' visitors can encounter approximately 40,000 aquatic creatures representing about 650 species across 16 themed zones. It is particularly home to the largest variety and number of sharks in the country. COEX Aquarium, a healing space with 20 rest areas and upper-open tanks, has established itself as a major tourist attraction in Seoul's Gangnam district that draws over 1 million domestic and international visitors annually.

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Rainy day

COEX Aquarium is an excellent rainy-day destination—it's fully indoors with 16 themed zones and over 40,000 aquatic animals.

  • Completely indoor facility with 16 themed zones—perfect rain-free environment
  • Over 40,000 aquatic animals across 650+ species to observe
  • Last admission at 19:00; open until 20:00, so you have evening flexibility
  • Multiple rest areas (20 spaces) throughout the aquarium for comfort
  • Accessible facilities including elevators and wheelchair access for all visitors

Applicability based on place_type (attraction), indoor nature inferred from aquarium category_code (A02020600) and implicit indoor operation. Operating hours from operating.open_hours_raw. Accessibility features from accessibility fields confirm indoor infrastructure. Note: explicit 'rain_safe' field is null, but aquarium's nature as fully enclosed venue makes rainy-day suitability clear.

Family trip

COEX Aquarium is family-friendly with stroller access, lactation room, diaper-changing facilities, and multilingual support for children of all ages.

  • Stroller-friendly pathways with elevator access throughout the facility
  • Dedicated lactation room and diaper-changing stations in restrooms
  • 16 themed zones featuring 650+ marine species engaging for children
  • Wheelchair and barrier-free accessibility with accessible restrooms
  • Multilingual support in English, Japanese, and Chinese Simplified
  • Operating hours 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:00) suitable for family schedules

Based on: place_type (attraction), accessibility.stroller_access, accessibility.lactation_room, accessibility.infant_family_notes, experience_attributes (no child_friendly_level field available), language_support (English, Japanese, Chinese Simplified), operating.open_hours_raw, accessibility.elevator, accessibility.wheelchair_access, accessibility.parking_accessible. The short summary mentions appeal to diverse ages; specific age recommendations not provided in input fields.

Language support

COEX Aquarium offers multilingual support in Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese, plus human guides.

  • Supported languages: Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese
  • Human guides available on-site for assistance
  • Located in central Seoul with accessible public transport access to the entrance
  • Accessible facilities include elevators, wheelchair access, and barrier-free restrooms
  • Official tourism source with current verification as of July 2025

language_support.korean/english/japanese/chinese_simplified, accessibility.human_guide_available. Note: multilingual_signage, translation_menu_available, and audio_guide fields are not documented; answer reflects only confirmed language channels and guide availability.

Accessibility

COEX Aquarium has comprehensive wheelchair access, accessible restrooms, tactile guidance, and parking for visitors with mobility needs.

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance with no steps; accessible parking available on-site
  • Elevators provide access throughout the facility; accessible restrooms with amenities
  • Tactile paving and handrails with tactile indicators for vision-impaired visitors
  • Lactation room and infant changing facilities available
  • Human guides available to assist visitors requiring additional support
  • Open 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:00) with multilingual support in English, Japanese, and simplified Chinese

Based on accessibility fields: wheelchair_access, parking_accessible, elevator, restroom_accessible, tactile_paving, stroller_access, human_guide_available, and guide_system_notes. No information provided on sign language guides or audio guides for hearing-impaired visitors. Operating hours from operating.open_hours_raw.

Operating

  • ParkingUnknown
  • Open hours10:00~20:00 (입장 마감 19:00)
  • Closed daysUnknown
  • Reservation requiredUnknown
  • Walk-in allowedUnknown

Payment

  • Card paymentUnknown
  • Foreign cardUnknown
  • Cash onlyUnknown

Languages

  • KoreanYes
  • EnglishYes
  • JapaneseYes
  • Simplified ChineseYes
  • Multilingual signageUnknown

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessYes
  • Stroller accessYes
  • Accessible restroomYes
  • Accessible parkingYes
  • ElevatorYes

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